Where should I get alignment fixed?

[nick h]

Hi,
hoping someone can help me!
I need my alignment fixed on my SLK230K following a nasty collison with the kerb!
should I go to MB dealer or is it OK to go to an independent place? & how can I tell they're not going to mess it up?
How much is it going to cos?

Appreciate any advice, since I have no clue!

Nick

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Welcome to the forum.

Awfully expensive at the main dealer. Was well over £200 on our ML if I remember correctly. Wouldn't be so bad if they didn't tell me afterwards that it was fine anyway!!

As long as they have a good reputation a specialist would do the job just as well - or better - for significantly less. Whereabouts are you, as I'm sure somebody could recomend a suitable outfit in your area-ish.

 

[nigel cross]

Had mine done at an Indie,
If I remember it was about £75, and took them about an hour to set up and adjust.

 

[w124coupe]

One idea is to find your local "MB approved" bodyshop. They are well used to getting the wheels back straight during repairs and don't expect £100 per hour as their labour rate!

 

[television]

Hi Nick and welcome to the forum. where in the UK are you

 

[nick h]

Hey guys, thanks for the tips,

I'm in Bristol, if anybody knows of somone reliable that I can go to...

 

[ibrar]

Hey Nick, I shall be getting my car alligned sometime soon. I had a similar accident in Bristol....needed a good few parts. I'll see how my car drives when I get it back next week and I'll let you know on the allignment business

 

[vijilants]

Id also be interested in someone who can do this in south London as Id like to have mine checked.

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

A trip to PowerStation in Tewkesbury may not be too far from Bristol.

Did an excellent job on my father-in-law's Toyota Soarer.

 

[nick h]

Thanks for the tips guys, much appreciated!